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  • COVID’s Fourth Trimester
    The State of Medicine

    COVID’s Fourth Trimester

    Marlene Wust-Smith, M.D. January 3, 2020
  • Mad as hell
    Great Reads The State of Medicine

    Mad As Hell

    Marlene Wust-Smith, M.D. January 18, 2020
  • Waiting Room - Chip and Donna discuss the future clinic waiting room
    Great Reads Healing Humor

    Waiting Room — Chip and Donna Discuss the Future Clinic Waiting Room

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    Isabella Libreros August 31, 2026
    The Hidden Costs of Healthcare: Dr. Peter Valenzuela’s Comic Highlights an Insurance Loophole
    Great Reads Healing Humor

    Coverage Bait and Switch — Dr. Lam and Dr. Shah Learn More About How Insurance Work 

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    Isabella Libreros August 17, 2026
    Dr. Peter Valenzuela’s comic in Physician Outlook humorously exposes staffing shortages and their growing burden on physicians. A must-read for healthcare insiders.
    Great Reads Healing Humor

    Staff Shortage — Chip finds a way to cover the staff shortage 

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    Isabella Libreros August 3, 2026
    Online Modules - Dr. Katz adds mandatory modules to his list of administrative tasks
    Great Reads Healing Humor

    Online Modules — Dr. Katz Adds Mandatory Modules to his List of Administrative Tasks

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    Isabella Libreros July 20, 2026
    State Licensing Policies - Dr. Lam learns about state licensing policies for virtual care
    Great Reads Healing Humor

    State Licensing Policies — Dr. Lam Learns About State Licensing Policies for Virtual Care

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    Isabella Libreros July 6, 2026
    Early Mandatory Retirement - Dr. Katz provide a new perspective on the meaning of EMR
    Great Reads Healing Humor

    Early Mandatory Retirement — Dr. Katz Provide a New Perspective on the Meaning of EMR

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    Isabella Libreros June 29, 2026
    Scribe Sponsors - Dr. Lam finds a creative way to pay for a scribe
    Great Reads Healing Humor

    Scribe Sponsors — Dr. Lam Finds a Creative Way to Pay for a Scribe

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    Isabella Libreros June 1, 2026
    Network Delays - The IT department looks into the network delays
    Great Reads Healing Humor

    Network Delays — The IT Department Looks Into the Network Delays

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    Isabella Libreros May 18, 2026
    Place of Service - Dr. Lam learns about new charting requirements for virtual visits
    Great Reads Healing Humor

    Place of Service — Dr. Lam Learns About New Charting Requirements for Virtual Visits

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    Isabella Libreros May 4, 2026
    Motivation Rock - Dr. Shan gets a motivation rock instead of what she really needs
    Great Reads Healing Humor

    Motivation Rock — Dr. Shan Gets a Motivation Rock Instead of What She Really Needs

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    Isabella Libreros April 27, 2026
  • Arts in Health: Be Well
    Healing through Art Beauty in Medicine Great Reads

    Arts in Health: Be Well

    Amy Mickle, M.S. Ed, LPC, LMHC January 5, 2026
  • Beauty in Medicine AI, Artificial Intelligence

    Spikeangelo: A Brushstroke of Healing

    Isabella Libreros March 19, 2024

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Waiting Room - Chip and Donna discuss the future clinic waiting room
Waiting Room — Chip and Donna Discuss the Future Clinic Waiting Room
The Hidden Costs of Healthcare: Dr. Peter Valenzuela’s Comic Highlights an Insurance Loophole
Coverage Bait and Switch — Dr. Lam and Dr. Shah Learn More About How Insurance Work 
Dr. Peter Valenzuela’s comic in Physician Outlook humorously exposes staffing shortages and their growing burden on physicians. A must-read for healthcare insiders.
Staff Shortage — Chip finds a way to cover the staff shortage 
Online Modules - Dr. Katz adds mandatory modules to his list of administrative tasks
Online Modules — Dr. Katz Adds Mandatory Modules to his List of Administrative Tasks
State Licensing Policies - Dr. Lam learns about state licensing policies for virtual care
State Licensing Policies — Dr. Lam Learns About State Licensing Policies for Virtual Care
Early Mandatory Retirement - Dr. Katz provide a new perspective on the meaning of EMR
Early Mandatory Retirement — Dr. Katz Provide a New Perspective on the Meaning of EMR
Scribe Sponsors - Dr. Lam finds a creative way to pay for a scribe
Scribe Sponsors — Dr. Lam Finds a Creative Way to Pay for a Scribe
Network Delays - The IT department looks into the network delays
Network Delays — The IT Department Looks Into the Network Delays
Waiting Room - Chip and Donna discuss the future clinic waiting room
Waiting Room — Chip and Donna Discuss the Future Clinic Waiting Room
The Hidden Costs of Healthcare: Dr. Peter Valenzuela’s Comic Highlights an Insurance Loophole
Coverage Bait and Switch — Dr. Lam and Dr. Shah Learn More About How Insurance Work 
Dr. Peter Valenzuela’s comic in Physician Outlook humorously exposes staffing shortages and their growing burden on physicians. A must-read for healthcare insiders.
Staff Shortage — Chip finds a way to cover the staff shortage 
Online Modules - Dr. Katz adds mandatory modules to his list of administrative tasks
Online Modules — Dr. Katz Adds Mandatory Modules to his List of Administrative Tasks
State Licensing Policies - Dr. Lam learns about state licensing policies for virtual care
State Licensing Policies — Dr. Lam Learns About State Licensing Policies for Virtual Care
Early Mandatory Retirement - Dr. Katz provide a new perspective on the meaning of EMR
Early Mandatory Retirement — Dr. Katz Provide a New Perspective on the Meaning of EMR
Scribe Sponsors - Dr. Lam finds a creative way to pay for a scribe
Scribe Sponsors — Dr. Lam Finds a Creative Way to Pay for a Scribe
Network Delays - The IT department looks into the network delays
Network Delays — The IT Department Looks Into the Network Delays
Ransomware - Dr. Katz gets a surprise week off from charting
Great Reads Healing Humor

Ransomware — Dr. Katz Gets a Surprise Week Off from Charting

Isabella Libreros April 13, 2026

Ransomware Meets Healthcare: Finding Humor in a Cybersecurity Nightmare Dr. Peter Valenzuela’s Doc-Related comic brilliantly…

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Meeting Nomenclature - The docs are confused by so many committee names
Great Reads Healing Humor
Isabella Libreros 0 Comments

Meeting Nomenclature — The Docs Are Confused By So Many Committee Names

The Absurdity of Healthcare Bureaucracy: A Comic Take on Naming Overload Dr. Peter Valenzuela’s Doc-Related…

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March 30, 2026
Interpretation Precedes Clinical Judgment
Great Reads
Nathan Eckel, MBA 0 Comments

Interpretation Precedes Clinical Judgment: Why “Just Do the Work” Breaks Down in Constrained Care Environments

Clinical breakdowns are rarely caused by ignorance or apathy. They are more often caused by…

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March 23, 2026
Hiring Consultants - Chip requests approval to hire a consultant
Great Reads Healing Humor
Isabella Libreros 0 Comments

Hiring Consultants — Chip Requests Approval to Hire a Consultant

The Cost of Ignored Advice: A Satirical Take on Corporate Waste Dr. Peter Valenzuela’s Doc-Related…

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March 16, 2026
Screen Time Battles: Pediatric Tips for Setting Boundaries That Stick
Great Reads Protecting Our Kids
Kristiana Hayden 0 Comments

Screen Time Battles: Pediatric Tips for Setting Boundaries That Stick

As a mom, I’ll be the first to admit that screen time has become one…

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March 9, 2026
Re-Org - Chip allays Donna’s fear of a re-org
Great Reads Healing Humor
Isabella Libreros 0 Comments

Re-Org — Chip Allays Donna’s Fear of a Re-Org

The Endless Cycle of Corporate Reorganizations Dr. Peter Valenzuela’s Doc-Related comic humorously captures the futility…

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March 2, 2026
How Pediatricians Can Advocate for Child Health Beyond the Exam Room
Great Reads
Kristiana Hayden 0 Comments

How Pediatricians Can Advocate for Child Health Beyond the Exam Room

As a 33-year-old mom of two and someone who works closely with a pediatrician every…

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February 18, 2026
Pay Increase- Chip responds to the doc’s request for a pay increase
Great Reads Healing Humor
Isabella Libreros 0 Comments

Pay Increase — Chip Responds to the Doc’s Request for a Pay Increase

The Illusion of Acknowledgment: A Satirical Take on Workplace Promises Dr. Peter Valenzuela’s Doc-Related comic…

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February 16, 2026
ER Appointments- Chip tells Dr. Stevens about a new ER app
Great Reads Healing Humor
Isabella Libreros 0 Comments

ER Appointments — Chip tells Dr. Stevens about a new ER app

The Commercialization of Emergency Care: A Satirical Look at ER Appointments In his Doc-Related comic…

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February 2, 2026
CMIO -Dr. Shah explains the role of CMIO to Dr. Lam
Great Reads Healing Humor
Isabella Libreros 0 Comments

CMIO — Dr. Shah explains the role of CMIO to Dr. Lam

The Hidden Burdens of Healthcare Bureaucracy: A Look at Dr. Peter Valenzuela’s Comic In his…

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January 19, 2026

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